[ by Michele Gardner ]

The story

Basketball is a game you play with a ball that bounces and net that is up high.

I will try to learn how to play basketball.

When I get to the YMCA I can throw basketballs toward the hoop just for fun while I wait for my coach.

There are other children in my class learning to play basketball too.

My coach’s name is ______________.

Sometimes __________________ may be my coach too.

I will try to listen to my coach when he is talking.

When basketball begins Mommy may have to leave the gym.

This is okay.

Sometimes we stand on a line and practice dribbling the ball.

Dribbling the ball is when I bounce the ball on the ground with my hand.

When it is my turn I can dribble the ball.

I will try to wait my turn in line.

Sometimes we tag each other.

Tag means I touch another person on their shoulder or back to give them a turn.

If someone tags me then I know it is my turn.

When it is my turn I will try to do what the other kids are doing.

Sometimes we pass the ball to each other.

Pass means to bounce or throw the ball to another person.

I will try to pass the ball to other people.

I will also try to catch the ball when other people pass it to me.

I will try to do all of the things the other children are doing.

Sometimes we have to sit in a circle and just watch our coach.

I will try to stay in my spot in the circle and watch the coach.

This will make my coach happy.

I will try to learn how to play basketball.